Chasing Scents Bitter Melon Lemon Tea Eau de Parfum

$194⁰⁰ NZD

Size

30ml 1ml Sample

This unexpected drink on a menu from a visit in Guangzhou led to the creation of this perfume. Sometimes, the unexpected turns out to be just what you need.

One spray, and you'll feel the cool cleansing bite of bitter melon. Suddenly, the pulp of "perfume lemon" native to the Guangdong region bursts forth, bringing vibrant joy. The beautiful fragrance of oolong tea stirs curiosity and leaves you craving for more. Crisp, citrusy and wildly refreshing!

An ozonic, watery aquatic with white floral, green and aromatic woody edges.

Notes

Lemon Cucumber Bitter melon Duck Poo Oolong (Ya Shi Xiang) Jasmine Vetiver

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Season Summer · Spring

Details

Family	Citrus
Country	Australia
Perfumer	Sandy Wong
Year	2025
Concentration	Eau de Parfum

Description

Fragrance Family:
Citrus

Notes:
Guangdong Perfume Lemon, Bitter Melon, Cucumber, Jasmine, 'Duck Poo' Oolong Tea, Vetiver

Concentration:
Eau de Parfum

Occasion:
Highly refreshing, thirst-quenching perfumery. A salve in the hot weather.

Made in Australia

Editor's Notes

Bitterness - the rind and pith of lemon, the fine astringency of tea leaves, the intense sensation of bitter melon - this unique fragrance renders the sensation in scent, charming all who have ever enjoyed the fine virtues of tea drinking. Here perfumer Sandy Wong finds balance between mouth-puckering, zippy acidity, and happy sweetness. To temper the bitterness, she draws upon the honey-floral sweetness of jasmine, the softness watery scent of cucumber, and a clean citrusy ground of vetiver.

And the result, in the end, is remarkably simple: a perfect image of an iced fruit tea. Citrus-driven, slightly bitter, slightly vegetal, and superbly fresh. A saviour in the heat, be it in drink form or perfume.

What is Perfume lemon (香水柠檬)? A variety of lemon, native to the Guangdong region. It is quite distinct, appearance-wise, it is naturally green-skinned even when ripe, the pulp is green, less juice and the peel is a lot thicker than a typical yellow lemon. It also carries a strong fragrance - more floral, sweet and less sharp to earn its name.

What is Duck Poo Tea (鴨屎香 Ya Shi Xiang)? A highly fragrant variety of oolong. Despite its repulsive name, it ironically has a natural perfumed taste and an elegant floral depth after steeping. We have heard the story time and time again that this tea was originally named by a tea farmer to deter passersby and prevent theft, and also because it is cultivated in yellow soil that locals referred to as "duck poo soil".